Transitional words & phrases

I would like to see you tomorrow, __________ let's have lunch.

• for example

• finally

• but

• so

• still

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

My sister loves to eat _________ I don't care much about food.

• for example

• finally

• but

• so

• still

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

When you begin an exercise program you must be careful not to over do it. My father, _________, hurt his back by exercising ________ hard without warming up first.

• for example/so

• for example/but

• for example/still

• beyond/so

• beyond/but

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

She looked everywhere for a job; ___________ she was called for an interview.

• for example

• finally

• but

• so

• still

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

She had been studying for hours ________ she hoped to do well on the test.

• similarily

• nevertheless

• as a result

• therefore

• however

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

First, Mary went to the store. _________ ,she went to visit her mother.

• third

• as a result

• then

• nevertheless

• therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I would like to read many books; _________ I don't seem to have enough time to read.

• similarly

• nevertheless

• however

• as a result

• for instance

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

John ate and ate; _________ he never gained weight.

• similarly

• nevertheless

• however

• as a result

• therefore

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Joe ate too fast; ________ he had indigestion.

• similarly

• nevertheless

• however

• as a result

• then

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

He stayed up too late last night; ________ he slept until noon.

• meanwhile

• furthermore

• in fact

• consequently

• until then

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6